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Chinese Consumers Import Japanese Rice as Safe Substitute to Untrusted Local Rice

Jan 26, 2015 05:46 AM EST

Japanese rice is the latest luxury good that Chinese consumers will be importing in to their country for everyday consumption. The reason for it is that people from China do not trust their local alternatives anymore.

Philippine Scientists Discover New Species Of Metal-Munching Plant

Acsilyn Miyazaki |

May 13, 2014 04:48 AM EDT

A new species of metal-munching plant was discovered by Philippine scientists in the western part of Luzon Island, Philippines.

Government Report Shows China's Soil Pollution Problem

Marcel Woo |

Apr 18, 2014 07:13 AM EDT

China's Environmental Protection Ministry has released a report showing almost a fifth of the country's soil is contaminated by cadmium, nickel and arsenic, causing growing concern from the public and the government.